Newark man shot several times dies in city's Vailsburg section

Google MapsAuthorities are searching for a motive in a shooting early this morning that left James Riggins, 23, of Newark dead. Newark police found him at 36 Isabella Ave.

NEWARK — Authorities are investigating an early morning homicide that left James Riggins of Newark dead, according to a joint statement from Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray and Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio.

Newark police responded around 4 a.m. and found 23-year-old Riggins suffering multiple gunshot wounds at 36 Isabella Ave. in the Vailsburg section of the city.

Riggins was pronounced dead at University Hospital at 4:38 a.m., authorities said.